By Merritt H.R. No. 443 75R8888 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 1-2 who have shared 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Shelby and Mary Pitts will have the privilege of 1-5 commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on April 20, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, the 1-8 Pittses have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in 1-9 love and mutual respect with each passing year and that has been 1-10 blessed with two children, Pamela Elizabeth Lane and the late 1-11 Stephen Dupree Pitts; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Throughout their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Pitts have 1-13 established themselves as dedicated and valued members of the 1-14 Dallas community; Mr. Pitts has enjoyed a lengthy and successful 1-15 career in the oil and gas industry and is now president and sales 1-16 manager of the firm he established eight years ago, Drilling 1-17 Specialty Company, Inc., while Mrs. Pitts has devoted herself to 1-18 providing a warm and nurturing home life for their family; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The couple has further contributed to the community 1-20 through their active involvement with several worthy organizations, 1-21 including the Dallas Council on World Affairs, the Dallas Opera, 1-22 and the Baylor University Medical Center Foundation, to name but a 1-23 few, and their remarkable commitment has earned them the heartfelt 1-24 gratitude of their fellow citizens; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Now enjoying the many benefits of their full life 2-2 together, Mr. and Mrs. Pitts find they have more time to pursue 2-3 their favorite leisure activities, and they treasure the time they 2-4 spend with their close-knit family, which has grown to include 2-5 their children's spouses, Dawn Thomas Pitts and Bruce R. Lane, Jr., 2-6 and their four beloved grandchildren, Justin Rutherford Lane, Holly 2-7 Elizabeth Lane, Cerissa Dawn Pitts, and Natalie Michelle Pitts; and 2-8 WHEREAS, For a half-century, Shelby and Mary Pitts have 2-9 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-10 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-11 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has brought great 2-12 joy to the many friends and family of this fortunate pair; now, 2-13 therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby congratulate Shelby and Mary Pitts on the 2-16 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-17 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Pitts as an expression of high regard by 2-20 the Texas House of Representatives.